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Oct 15th, 2019, 11:08 | #1 |
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Hi all, I'm after some advice and opinions please.
I have a '67 plate V90 D5 R-Design Pro, with 20 inch wheels. I seem to have test driven the thing on the smoothest roads in the country and failed to spot how firm/rough the ride is. I'm driving up and down motorways and getting vibrated to exhaustion by the rough ride... it's not comfortable and it's not pleasant. The tyres are brand new Pirelli P-Zero's, so i don't think they're the issue, per se. So I've 2 options. Sell the car or try to make it better. Has oneone tried to change wheels on the V90 to say, 18inch? Has it made the ride any more comfortable? Did you use Volvo, or an independant? thanks guys |
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Oct 15th, 2019, 11:49 | #3 |
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I too have a 2017 V90 (inscription) on 20" rims and Pirelli P-Zero tyres but can honestly say that the ride and comfort is superb on all road surface types, even the horrendous concrete A50 between Stoke and Uttoxeter!
I have my tyre pressures at 36, although I increase them to 39 when towing the caravan, as Clan says check your pressures and perhaps get your dealer to do a suspension/running gear inspection? Interestingly, my original tyres had the PNCS (Pirelli Noise Cancelling System) fitted which is simply a big lump of foam rubber bonded within the tyre carcass. I've replaced my fronts with (cheaper) non-PNCS Pirellis and guess what.............not a bit of difference in road noise! Paul
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Oct 15th, 2019, 12:49 | #4 |
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My R Design on 18 inch P Zeros has a superb ride, far softer in fact than our Standard diesel Golf with 16 inch wheels.
I think your best course of action is to swap wheels with me..
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Oct 15th, 2019, 13:01 | #5 |
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Cheers for the thoughts so far guys.
Cassell - i believe the R Design has lowered, stiffened, firmer suspension than the inscription? So that could be the difference between our comfort levels. Happy to be proven wrong by anyone that knows!! Clan - I tried around 35/36. I then got a re-balance from Johnsons Volvo in Solihull, and they lowered the tyres to 31-32, which i thought was weird. Neither made much/any difference to comfort. I've since gone back up to 35. Berkshirebob - good to hear your 18s are smooth. :-) I've also just had the 2nd yr service and mentioned the problem. They found no issues, other than worn-out brake pads (I bought it as an ex-rental, so no surpise). |
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Oct 15th, 2019, 13:43 | #6 |
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Yes, RD is somewhat lower + 15% stiffer springs per specification.
I've heard lots of complains about road noise/discomfort with P-Zeroes. For starters, I'd test-drive a same car (check with your dealer?) with different tires- as I expect something less aggressive (eg. Michelin Pilot Latitude - also a factory-fit tire on Volvos..) will significantly improve the ride quality. Should you choose to go with a new set of wheels with a V90 D5 you can go as small as 17": https://www.volvocars.com/uk/support...and-tyre-sizes
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Oct 16th, 2019, 11:21 | #7 |
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I encourage you to experiment a bit more with tyre pressures going as low as they would permit then increasing a bit at a time.
Keep in mind there are significant variations between gauges especially consumer grade ones. Also make sure to do measurements on cold tyres. My xc90 on air on 20in conti sport was an absolute nightmare first three years of its life. I used to have awful rebound noise, terrible shaking in the rear. Then I bought a pro grade gauge and experimented with pressures and it now I am very content with ride. Actually I am moderately pleased. My only moan would be the low speed side to side wobble on bad roads but pot holes, higher speed B roads, road joins, motorways its very good (close to excellent). I topped her out on autobahn at 142 with full load and three passengers and it was never in doubt. These are very hard sidewall tyres. They simply have very narrow window where they perform. You have more room with better tyres but my suggestion would be to first get a pro grade gauge so you have consistency of measurements when you change pressure. It will cost you 30-50 quid to try and if it doesn’t work go for big spend downsize but quality gauge is always handy.
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Oct 21st, 2019, 13:22 | #8 |
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I mentioned to Volvo that I'm considering smaller wheels, and they "warned" me that the car would need a software update to account for wheel size etc.? Has anyone got experience of this?
Does anyone have experience of "aftermarket" wheel sellers, online or in/near Birmingham? Off limited research they appear to be infinitely cheaper than a main dealer, but I don't want anything that might cause me issues?? Still considering all options, but trying to get better "informed" |
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Doesn't that mean the actual circumference of the outer rubber wheel is therefore the same, in which case why would a software adjustment be necessary? |
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